Jumaana Abdu

Jumaana Abdu is an emerging Australian novelist known for her lyrical and psychologically astute writing. Her debut novel, 'Translations', which was shortlisted for the Stella Prize, explores themes of grief, faith, and connection as it follows a mother and daughter navigating personal tragedy in rural New South Wales. Abdu's work is characterized by its emotional depth and ambition, and she has recently been recognized as one of the 2025 Best Young Australian Novelists.